Primary prevention

Prevention is the Best Medicine

Aging and exposure to the sun take a huge toll on our most visible features — our face, arms, hands, and legs. With a more active, and outdoor-oriented population, preventive skin care is becoming more critical and must be an important part of your daily health regimen, regardless of your age.

At Arsenault Dermatology, our Primary Prevention program is designed to teach and educate patients what they can do to prevent the disfiguring effects brought on by the abuse of sun, excess weight, smoking and alcohol consumption, bad nutrition. Preventive dermatology focuses on ways to help you minimize skin problems.

Whether you golf, swim, bike or just walk under the strong Florida sun, you’ll need a strong preventive mindset to minimize future skin conditions regardless of your age. If you would like to learn more about our Primary Prevention program and how it can help you have a lifetime of great skin, please request an appointment online or call us at 941-907-0222.

Preventive skin care 101

The Basics. Good habits are the most important criteria for healthy skin. Arsenault Dermatology will educate you to have a solid foundation in basic skin care routines. Do you properly cleanse your skin? If you wear makeup, do you remove all of it at the end of the day? Do you always wear sunscreen, even when it’s not sunny outside? Even though you may not see immediate results, these small steps will make a huge impact over time.

Get Started. You are never too old or too young to start with good skin care habits. Even if you are in your teens, you should start developing healthy skin care habits. As you age, you can still nourish, pamper, and protect your skin. With proper care, regardless of age, your skin can look healthy.

Don’t overdo it. More is not necessarily better when it comes to skincare. Actually, you don’t need more than gentle face cleanser, moisturizer, under-eye cream and sunscreen in your daily routine. If you’re a big fan of makeup, you need a makeup remover, but again, healthy and fresh skin is your best beautification tool. Sometimes you might need some additional products like creams containing retinol or vitamin C to target the specific needs of your skin, but you should never try every novelty without consulting with the skincare expert.

Seek out a dermatologist when skin problems arise. If you notice changes to your skin, or if skin conditions start bothering you, consult a pro, such as a dermatologist, as soon as possible.

Blocking the sun. Protecting your skin from harmful rays of the sun is a must. Over time, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause discoloration, wrinkles, freckles, age spots, moles, and even skin cancer. To protect yourself and your family from the sun, you should:

Avoid the sun during its strongest time — between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Seek shade;

Cover up by wearing wide-brimmed hats, long-sleeved shirts, and pants;

Use sunscreen and reapply it often (at least every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating);

Always use a sunscreen that has an SPF (sun protection factor) of 30 or more and offers both UVA and UVB protection (broad-spectrum);

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I had a great experience. Friendly staff, beautiful office and the Dr was very thorough. I highly recommend this practice.— Cathy Helms Matejka

Dr. Arsenault is great and her staff as well. They have always been courteous and professional and I would highly recommend this group. Most importantly they take care of your medical issues!!— Janice Drabeck Perri

Just left the office from having Mohs surgery! WOW! As a female I was scared to death about having an incision placed on my forehead and I literally walked out smiling!!! Dr. Dolehide and his nurse Regina delivered an impeccable service! They made me feel comfortable and confident right for the beginning. The whole staff is amazing and the office is beautiful as well! Most importantly I left there knowing I had the best of best do my surgery!— Andrea Pawelkoski

It is our third year with them. Very professional and always concerned and caring. Both of us have been patients there.
Would recommend them to anyone.....— Rex R. Allen

I have been a patient at Dr. Arsenault's office for many, many years and have seen several specialists from Dr. Arsenault to a couple of PA's and have always been treated professionally and with respect. Everything has always been explained in detail and my questions answered thoroughly. Lucia M— Lucia Candace Marinelli

Arsenault Dermatology , The Doctors and the staff are always courteous and professional and they run on schedule with their appointments.— Colette Eakin Jay

Arsenault dermatology has excellent Drs and staff. I recently saw Dr Dolehide and I was very nervous about having my surgery. He explained everything and answered all my questions and reassured me i wouldn't feel any pain. His assistant Akanksha was very nice and professional. She helped put me at ease. I felt very well taken care of. Thank you! I recommend this office to my family and friends.— Lori Sell

Some things can be very scary but when you have a Awesome Dr. Like Dr. Melissa Beachy and you can trust and believe she will do everything she can to help you it really does make things so much easier. Love the staff, love my Dr. I have and will continue to recommend this place to everyone I know who needs a fantastic Dr.— Colleen Childers

The service here was amazing I call today because my baby’s eczema got really bad over night an pediatric doctors keep telling me that it was normal. Which I didn’t agree so I decided to look for a Pediatric Dermatologist last night an found great review about this practice so I decide to give them a call an see what day was the soonest I could bring my baby in, the lady that help me was very pleasant an heard my concerns an was able to accommodate me the same day thank you so much for going that extra step to help me with my baby....— Dayana Ojeda de Gomez

Always get great care at Arsenault Dermatology. Kristin is fantastic.— Diane Kane

It is a high quality practice and I have been very happy with the treatment provided by and professionalism of Dr Arsenault and her staff— Kim Wincup

In my 2nd year at Arsenault. Could not ask for better care.— Gary Jean

Far exceeded my expectations- fabulous staff from reception, to check out, to the clinicians. Wow!! Awesome! As a nurse for 35 years, there is deep appreciation for the superb medical care.— Lezlie Bennett Nance

Great experience from check in to check out. Highly recommend!— Pam De K

My husband and I were examined by our new lovely dermatologist and we were happy to have one of the most thorough exams we have ever had for our skin.
Our son is also a dermatologist and I would recommend him to her!
Thx Dr A.— JoAnne Moyer

This was my first visit to Arsenault Dermatology since the practice has grown. My last visit was nearly 10 years ago. The growth is not surprising! The staff is friendly, thorough and efficient. The office visit was seamless!
Thank you.— Maria Lanzillotti

Great physicians, PA's and staff! Always accommodating and curteous. Have always felt very comfortable with diagnosis and procedures. Staff always goes the extra mile. Will always recommend this office.— Sandy Yannello

Great job. Friendly staff, job well done. Thanks!— James Anderson

I have been going for my derm appointments now for the past 2 years and every time I go everyone is so nice and helpful!— Denise Mueller-Battaglia